Accounting Specialist

Location: Northern

## Accounting Specialist Apply:
Wake County, NC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 3, 2026 (4 days left to apply):
JR-125148
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Public Health
** Job Classification Title
** Administrative Associate I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC01  
** About Us
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

** Description of Work
** The Accounting Specialist supports the Operations Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health by performing a full range of accounting tasks that contribute to accurate financial processing and daily operational continuity. It carries out accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposit preparation, fixed asset tracking, travel documentation, and invoicing within a structured financial workflow.
This role coordinates with vendors, warehouse and receiving staff, and the Purchasing Agent to reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies. It also partners with a Lead Accounting Specialist and a Grants, Contracts, and Purchasing Coordinator to support laboratory billing, receipt collection, and other financial transactions. This on-site role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and includes two teleworking days per week.
Key

Duties Include:

- Process accounts receivable transactions by recording payments, updating logs, and supporting timely receipt collection.
- Execute accounts payable tasks through validating invoices, preparing payment documents, and ensuring correct financial coding.
- Reconcile invoices against purchase orders through coordination with vendors, warehouse staff, and the Purchasing Agent.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies by reviewing documentation, communicating with relevant parties, and applying corrective steps.
- Track and manage fixed assets by maintaining inventories and updating asset documentation.
- Assist receipt‐collection efforts, including Medicaid and other fee-based payments, by monitoring incoming funds and supporting follow‐up actions.
- Prepare deposits by verifying account and cost‐center details and submitting completed documentation for processing.
- Support travel-related administrative functions by preparing authorizations, processing reimbursements, and maintaining required records.
- Process and send Newborn Screening invoices and credits on a monthly cycle.
- Generate and process daily laboratory invoices to maintain consistent billing operations.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**##
*** Salary Grade Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00
**** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
* * The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* * Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to create precise Excel spreadsheets, prepare clear written materials in Word, and manage structured email communication in Outlook.  
* Demonstrated experience completing accounts payable tasks through validating invoice details, preparing payment entries, and supporting timely financial processing.  
* Demonstrated experience managing accounts receivable workflows by recording payments, maintaining accurate logs, and supporting consistent receipt collection.  
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